The Lies Moms Tell Themselves
Step into my office. Have a seat on my comfortable couch. Lean in and listen. I’m about to…
This Morning I Was Pregnant
This morning, I was pregnant. This afternoon, I am not. The last time I could say that, I…
Why Cancer Patients Need a Good Bra {and it’s not what you think!}
CANCER. It’s a complete sucker punch. And when it happens to someone we love, IT. SUCKS. We’re desperate…
Fed is Best
What’s the first emotion that comes to mind when you think about breastfeeding? Joy? Pain? Anxiety? Inadequacy? Nostalgia?…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
In a World As Broken As Ours
My son asked me two days ago about bad guys. “Mom, are there bad guys in real life?”…
What My Children Teach Me about Dementia
My grandmother was one of the strongest women I know. She was smart and business savvy. She was the most organized…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
What I Learned About Parenting From Pat Summitt
We lost a legend today. Pat Summitt, former University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball head coach, died at the…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Sticking to Love :: Raising a Child in a Hateful World
“Mama, why (are) you sad? Are you crying?” It’s a scene that has happened all too often in…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Dear Dad, I Loved You Anyway.
It was just your run-of-the-mill standard Monday morning. I had actually taken off work to take care of…
Ages + Stages | Memphis | Mom
Special Needs and Words That Hurt
It’s official. As the mom of a child that has some special needs, I have been offended to…